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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Issue after installing my new-to-me front and rear differentials
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<blockquote data-quote="machoheadgames" data-source="post: 437964" data-attributes="member: 18789"><p>In and out is not normal, rotation is normal, up to a point. If there is in and out play, you have worn bearings. I wouldn't drive it because you could end up grenading the carrier or eating up the gears if you drive on it with it like that.</p><p></p><p>I would disassemble the diff, replace the pinion bearings with a new crush sleeve (tightened to proper preload spec), and then replace the carrier bearings as well. Shouldn't be too bad of a job but you will need a press if you opt to do the carrier bearings, or will need to be good with a heavy hammer and large socket.</p><p></p><p>Change the pinion seal too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="machoheadgames, post: 437964, member: 18789"] In and out is not normal, rotation is normal, up to a point. If there is in and out play, you have worn bearings. I wouldn't drive it because you could end up grenading the carrier or eating up the gears if you drive on it with it like that. I would disassemble the diff, replace the pinion bearings with a new crush sleeve (tightened to proper preload spec), and then replace the carrier bearings as well. Shouldn't be too bad of a job but you will need a press if you opt to do the carrier bearings, or will need to be good with a heavy hammer and large socket. Change the pinion seal too. [/QUOTE]
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Issue after installing my new-to-me front and rear differentials
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